Edo was the sword’s age of connoisseurship: the Hon’ami appraisers, the shogunal register of famous blades of 1719, and a thriving literature turned the sword into an object of study even as it ceased to be drawn in war.
This is a katana by Sagami no Kami Fujiwara Hiroshige, measuring 73.1cm. It is believed to be made by the 1st generation Sagami no Kami. The blade has some age-related wear and small rust, with a straight temper line featuring some fraying.
NihontoWatchmei · Bushu Shimohara · Meireki (1655-1658) · nagasa 73.1cm · sori 0.15cm
Musashi · around 1655-1658
Tōken Taikan top 60%
2 pieces on the market now
The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
Edo was the sword’s age of connoisseurship: the Hon’ami appraisers, the shogunal register of famous blades of 1719, and a thriving literature turned the sword into an object of study even as it ceased to be drawn in war.
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
Please contact us promptly after the item's arrival. Except where the item is defective, we cannot accept returns. For returns due to customer circumstances, the cost is the customer's responsibility. In the case of a defective item, we bear the cost.
This is a katana by Sagami no Kami Fujiwara Hiroshige, measuring 73.1cm. It is believed to be made by the 1st generation Sagami no Kami. The blade has some age-related wear and small rust, with a straight temper line featuring some fraying.
NihontoWatchmei · Bushu Shimohara · Meireki (1655-1658) · nagasa 73.1cm · sori 0.15cm
Musashi · around 1655-1658
Tōken Taikan top 60%
2 pieces on the market now
The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
Edo was the sword’s age of connoisseurship: the Hon’ami appraisers, the shogunal register of famous blades of 1719, and a thriving literature turned the sword into an object of study even as it ceased to be drawn in war.
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
Please contact us promptly after the item's arrival. Except where the item is defective, we cannot accept returns. For returns due to customer circumstances, the cost is the customer's responsibility. In the case of a defective item, we bear the cost.
